Camping For Dummies

Get tips on gear, outdoor activities, camp cooking, and more Just what you need to plan an outstanding outdoor adventure If you think camping sounds fun but aren't sure about what's involved, then this friendly guide is for you. From selecting a backpack to pitching a tent to reading a map, it shows you the ropes and explains how to have fun, whether you're looking for an easy–going family vacation or a rugged backcountry trek. Discover how to: Plan an adventure, from hiking to canoeing Buy the right gear without overspending Set up a campsite Handle bad weather and emergencies Find the best camping in North America The Dummies Way ™ Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear–out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily ™ e–mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers

Introduction. PART I: Planning Your Escape. Chapter 1: What to Do and Where to Go. Chapter 2: Outdoor Gear and Gadgets. Chapter 3: Dress for Success. Chapter 4: Wintering, Paddling, Biking. PART II: Getting There Is Half the Fun. Chapter 5: Hitting the Road. Chapter 6: Setting Up Camp. PART III: Camping Skills, Food, and Fun. Chapter 7: Skilling Up at Camp. Chapter 8: Cooking and Eating in the Wild. Chapter 9: Taking a Hike. Chapter 10: Fun, Games, and Photo–Ops. PART IV: Staying Safe, Staying Found. Chapter 11: Staying Found Simply. Chapter 12: Weathering the Outdoors. Chapter 13: Health and Safety Are No Accident. PART V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 14: Ten + One Survival Essentials. Chapter 15: Ten Low–Impact Camping Tips. Chapter 16: Ten Camping Recipes. Chapter 17: Ten or So Camping Resources. Chapter 18: Ten Best Outdoor Destinations. Chapter 19: Ten Times Two: Hodgson′s Twenty Laws of Camping. PART VI: Appendixes. Appendix A: Understanding the Outdoor Lingo. Appendix B: Before You Leave Home: Countdown Checklist. Appendix C: Connections. Index. Book Registration Information.

Recognized nationally for his poignant writing style, humor and knowledge of outdoor equipment, award–winning journalist and author Michael Hodgson is constantly "seeking out the wilder side of a mountain..." in search of a good story or a ridiculously tough place to test gear. Frankly, his friends are amazed that he can still walk. Michael is the copublisher of SNEWS®, a subscription–only news service for the outdoor and fitness industries and is a founding partner in GearTrends® – www.GearTrends.com – established in 1999 as an information website for new products and trends in the outdoor, snow sport, fitness, paddling and bike markets.